Insomnia is a clinical term that may include difficulties with falling asleep, staying a sleep or having poor quality of sleep.  Sleep is the time when our body relaxes and our brain replenishes its energy. Adequate sleep is necessary for healthy cognitive functioning.  Insomnia can have many different causes: an irregular sleep schedule, poor sleeping habits, medical and physical disorders, use of illicit substances, emotional problems and stress. Any people can have long-standing (chronic) insomnia without an underlying cause. Because sleep patterns deteriorate as people age, older people are more likely to report insomnia. Lack of adequate sleep can result in: Poor daytime functioning. Poor immune system. Poor physical and mental health. Poor quality of life,etc.

Traditional Chinese Medicine classifies insomnia into one of three main categories. Injury due to emotional excesses can cause insomnia when extreme emotion such as anger or stress causes liver qi to stagnate and transform into fire. The fire invade the heart shen and causes mental unrest and sleeplessness. An improper diet can also be the reason for insomnia. Overconsumption of greasy or sweet foods can result in fluid retention and phlegm in the stomach, causing stomach qi to malfunction and insomnia to result.

Another sleep disturbance is senility or blood qi deficiency of the heart. Palpation and insomnia are seen as the result of exhaustion of liver and kidney essence. If vital essence is prevented from replenishing the heart, breakdown of the normal physiological coordination between the heart and the kidneys can occur. These conditions may also result in excess heart fire or blood qi deficiency in the heart and gallbladder.

If you have the Symptoms of Insomnia--Difficulty Falling Asleep, we would say herbal medicine is a safe and effective form of treatment. At TCM Window, we offer relaxing treatments and expert guidance through the whole process. We specialize in different kinds of chronic and difficult miscellaneous diseases, we offer the best possible care in a peaceful and welcoming environment. If you would want our expert to create a TCM diagnosis, please fill out the health form as requested.